He said allegations against Nadeem had not been substantiated so far. He added that a local committee of Ulema informed them that there was no proof so far to suggest that Nadeem had burned the Holy Quran. Since they had been waiting for the committee's final decision, no case was registered against the youth, DPO Maken said.

Meanwhile, police have handed over Nadeem's body to his family and have initiated proceedings under section 174.

DPO Maken said Nadeem's father Yousaf had told the police that his son was mentally unstable. He added that even after his son's death, Yousaf was unwilling to take legal action.

Christian woman Asia Bibi, who was sentenced to death in 2010 on blasphemy charges, also hailed from Nankana Sahib. (ANI)